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RAIN Meditation

Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture — four steps to heal a hard emotion.

15 min Intermediate

Goal

Heal a stuck negative emotion via structured 4-step method.

Steps

  1. 1
    R: Recognize emotion. What's it called?
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Expected Outcome

Immediate
Emotion intensity drops 40-60%.

Evidence base

School: Mindfulness / Buddhist Psychology

Founders: Tara Brach · Michele McDonald (2003)

McDonald coined, Brach popularized.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does "RAIN Meditation" take?
This exercise takes about 15 minutes, practiced solo in a Written reflection format.
When will I notice the effect of "RAIN Meditation"?
Emotion intensity drops 40-60%. In the short term: You process hard emotions instead of suppressing.
Is "RAIN Meditation" evidence-based?
Yes — it draws on Mindfulness / Buddhist Psychology (Tara Brach, Michele McDonald (2003)). McDonald coined, Brach popularized.
Is "RAIN Meditation" suitable for beginners?
Its difficulty level is: Intermediate. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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